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Frank O. Shimniok, age 57, of Rock Springs passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013.He is survived by his children, Ann, Dustin, and Tanner Hinze; their mother, Connie Hinze; siblings, Claudia ( Richard) Galston, Carol (William) Koch, John (Jennifer) Shimniok, Mike Shimniok, Matthew (Sally) Shimniok, Jacob Shimniok, Andrew (Melis......

Dolores J. (Herritz) Griffith, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at her residence in Verona. She was born June 7, 1929 to Harry and Ella (Klukas) Herritz of North Freedom. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. And, she was one of the nicest perso......

Michael J. Wise, Skokie, ILMichael J. Wise, 39, son of Terry and Deanna Wise passed away suddenly at his home in Skokie, Ill on Friday, October 11, 2013. He had bravely battled multiple sclerosis since he was diagnosed at 28 years old.Michael was born on December 9, 1973 in Baraboo. He graduated from Baraboo High School and curr......

Terrence 'Terry' Lee Olson, age 68, of Bear Valley passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at his farm. Terry was born on September 7, 1945 in Richland Center to Carl and Geneva (Johnson) Olson. He was united in marriage to Jane Muma on Dec. 6, 1968, together they resided in Baraboo.Terry spent four years in the Air Force and serve......

Shirley A. Miller, age 83, of Baraboo passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Shirley, daughter of Leward and Frieda (Popp) Cook was born on May 8, 1930. She was united in marriage to Earl Miller on Jan. 20, 1952 in Madison, WI. Shirley loved to sew, bake and read books. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her grandkids......

Neil William Stroesenreuther, age 82, of Baraboo formerly of Lansing, MI died on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 at St. Clare Hospice House. Neil, son of John and Fay (Hutchinson) Stroesenreuther was born May 23, 1931 in New London. On Oct. 18, 1958 he was united in marriage to Jeannette Patno in Blue Island, Ill. Neil was a soil scienti......

Arthur Weiland of Merrimac, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Oct. 1 2013, at the age of 59. Arthur was born on May 18, 1954 to Wilber and Frances (Kasdorf) Weiland. He was united in marriage to Margaret (Keesee) on April 30, 2004. He enjoyed fishing with nieces and nephew......

Margaret Ruth Smith, 82, of Baraboo passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo. Margaret was born on Sept. 18, 1931 to Harry and Ruth (Hart) Hanson in Baraboo. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Clarence "Bud" W. Smith on Jan. 15, 1949 in Dubuque, IA.Margaret was employed throughout the Bar......

Betty (Benardis) Smith died on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. She was born on Dec. 2, 1935 in Baraboo to James and Estelle Bernardis.She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953. She then pursued a nursing education in Milwaukee and became an LPN in 1956. She worked at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital and St. Mary's Ringling Manor, while ......

Eugene "Gene" Lawrence Mueller set out on his journey to meet Jesus in the early morning of Saturday, September 28, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home. After a courageous, three and a half year battle with an autoimmune disease and cancer, Gene is now at peace and free of pain.Born on May 2, 1938 in Carr Valley, W......